Members of the Iranian women’s national football team could face severe consequences back home after losing a recent international football match, with growing fears that some players may be subjected to harsh punishment under the strict political climate in Iran.
The women’s team suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Philippines at the stadium on the Gold Coast on Sunday night, March 8.
The defeat ended their Women’s Asian Cup campaign, which was marked by controversy after they refused to sing the Iranian national anthem on Monday.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong declared Australia “stands in solidarity” with the Iranian women’s soccer team amid fears the women could be jailed or killed if they return to their country.
